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Early Detection of Age-Related Macular Degeneration is Key to Getting the Most Out of Your Vision

February is Low Vision and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, designated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to encourage people to seek help when they notice changes to their vision. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss for older adults, with around one… Continue Reading Early Detection of Age-Related Macular Degeneration is Key to Getting the Most Out of Your Vision

February 4, 2025

Wisconsin Workers Who Are Blind Can Claim the New Transportation Credit on their 2024 State Taxes

Last year, the Wisconsin Legislature passed into law a new tax credit for workers who are blind. If you (or your spouse if you’re filing a joint return) are blind, employed and paid for transportation services to get to work, you can claim a credit… Continue Reading Wisconsin Workers Who Are Blind Can Claim the New Transportation Credit on their 2024 State Taxes

January 30, 2025

New Video Covers Basic Gestures for VoiceOver on iPhone

An iPhone, with its array of accessibility features, can be a powerful tool for staying connected to friends and family and for many other tasks. iPhones have a robust VoiceOver feature that enables people who are blind or low vision to access every app and… Continue Reading New Video Covers Basic Gestures for VoiceOver on iPhone

January 28, 2025

Apply Now for 2025 Council Scholarships

Attention students who are blind or low vision: Applications for 2025 Council Scholarships are now open! Every year, we award up to ten $2,000 scholarships to Wisconsin students who are blind or low vision and who are enrolled in post-secondary education in the fall. Past… Continue Reading Apply Now for 2025 Council Scholarships

January 28, 2025

Planned Gifts Can Create a Legacy of Giving

People support the Council for a wide variety of reasons. Often they donate because the Council made a positive impact on their life or the life of a loved one. Sometimes their gift takes the form of a planned estate gift, such as a bequest… Continue Reading Planned Gifts Can Create a Legacy of Giving

January 23, 2025

2024 Student Spotlight: Mia Zutter

Before her 2023 trip to Bali, Indonesia to earn her yoga teacher certification, 2024 Council Scholarship recipient Mia Zutter dedicated her life to being the best at everything she took on. After losing her vision at age 12, she felt she had to be the… Continue Reading 2024 Student Spotlight: Mia Zutter

January 23, 2025

You Can Use AI in Everyday Life

In November, Access Technology Specialist Jim Denham of the Council presented a webinar on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify everyday tasks. AI can streamline and assist with some computer tasks that are particularly challenging for people who are blind or low vision.… Continue Reading You Can Use AI in Everyday Life

January 14, 2025

New State Legislature Provides New Opportunities to Make Advocacy Connections

Following last year’s redrawing of the state’s legislative maps, a bevy of new members of both the State Senate and Assembly were sworn into office on January 6. These new lawmakers are probably still learning the ropes of their new jobs, and while they certainly… Continue Reading New State Legislature Provides New Opportunities to Make Advocacy Connections

January 14, 2025

A New Year Means a Warm Welcome to Our Four New Board Members

As we enter the new year, we are pleased to welcome four new members to the Council’s Board of Directors. Each of our new board members brings unique experiences and backgrounds that will help the Council reach people who are blind or low vision from… Continue Reading A New Year Means a Warm Welcome to Our Four New Board Members

January 8, 2025

ABLE Provides Vital Braille Services During Braille Literacy Month…and the Rest of the Year

Louis Braille, who revolutionized the world for people who are blind with the invention of his raised dot writing system, was born on January 4, 1809. Every January, we recognize Braille Literacy Month to affirm the importance of braille, which has given countless people with… Continue Reading ABLE Provides Vital Braille Services During Braille Literacy Month…and the Rest of the Year